Bomberman facts for kids

Bomberman is a super fun video game series that started way back in 1983! It first appeared on the Nintendo Entertainment System and has been releasing new games ever since. In Bomberman games, you usually play as a robot hero who uses bombs to defeat enemies and find the exit in a maze. It's known for its exciting multiplayer battles where friends can play against each other.

What is Bomberman?

Bomberman is a little robot who loves to place bombs! The main goal in most games is to blow up blocks and enemies to clear a path. You need to be careful not to get caught in your own bomb's explosion! As you play, you can find power-ups that make your bombs bigger or let you drop more bombs at once.

The series is famous for its "battle mode," where up to 10 players can compete. Everyone tries to be the last Bomberman standing. This mode is super popular at parties and with friends.

A Look at Bomberman Games

The Bomberman series has been around for a long time, with games on many different consoles. Here are some of the most important games that helped shape the series:

Early Bomberman Adventures

• Bomberman (1983): This was the very first game! It came out on computers like the MSX and ZX Spectrum.
• Bomberman (1985): This version came to the NES and became very popular in Japan and the US. It helped make Bomberman a household name.
• Dyna Blaster (1990): This game, known as Bomberman on the TurboGrafx-16, was special because it was the first to let 5 players play together!

Bomberman on the Rise

• Super Bomberman (1993): Released on the SNES, this game was a big hit. It allowed 4 players to battle, making it a favorite for multiplayer fun.
• Bomberman '94 (1993): This game for the PC Engine and Sega Genesis brought 5-player support and was very well-loved.
• Saturn Bomberman (1996): This game for the Sega Saturn was a huge step forward! It allowed an amazing 10 players to battle at once. Many fans still think it's one of the best Bomberman games ever. It even had early internet support!
• Atomic Bomberman (1996): This was the first Bomberman game for Windows computers. It also supported 10 players, but through computer networks.
• Bomberman 64 (1997): This was the first Bomberman game to feature 3D graphics on the N64. It changed how the game looked and felt.

Modern Bomberman Games

• Bomberman Tournament (2001): This game brought Bomberman to the Game Boy Advance, allowing 4 players to connect wirelessly.
• Bomberman Jetters (2002): Based on an anime series, this game came out on Nintendo GameCube and PlayStation 2.
• Bomberman DS (2005): For the Nintendo DS, this game allowed 8 players to battle wirelessly.
• Bomberman: Act Zero (2006): This game for the Xbox 360 tried a more realistic look for Bomberman, which was a big change for the series.
• Bomberman Live (2007): Released on Xbox 360's Xbox Live Arcade, this game was popular for its 8-player online battles.
• Bomberman Blast (2008): This game for the Wii and WiiWare was one of the first games announced for WiiWare, using the Wii's unique controls.

Bomberman Spinoffs and Arcade Games

Besides the main series, Bomberman has also appeared in other types of games:

Fun Spinoff Games

• Bomberman Fantasy Race (1999): This was a racing game where Bomberman characters raced against each other.
• Bomberman Kart (2001): Another kart racing game, similar to other popular racing games.
• Bomberman Hardball (2005): This game included different sports and party games, showing Bomberman could do more than just bomb battles.
• Bomberman: Panic Bomber (2005): A puzzle game that used Bomberman characters, similar to games like Tetris.

Bomberman in Arcades

Bomberman also had games in arcades, where you could play them on big machines:

• BomberMan/Dyna Blaster/Atomic Punk (1991)
• BomberMan World/New Atomic Punk (1992)
• Panic Bomber (1994)
• Neo Bomberman (1997)

These arcade games brought the explosive fun of Bomberman to public game rooms.

See also

In Spanish: Bomberman para niños